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Recharge – new for young people at St Michael’s

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on September 21, 2015 by officeSeptember 21, 2015

Recharge is a new event for young people (year 6-11) starting this term at St Michael’s. We will meet on the third Sunday of the month at church at 11.30am for half an hour to ‘recharge’ with God and try … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Houghton le Spring, labyrinth, lawn, prayer labyrinth, St Michael and All Angels, teenage, teenagers, young people, youth

Prayers of Thanksgiving for the long reign of Queen Elizabeth II – Wed 9 Sept, 6pm

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on September 6, 2015 by officeSeptember 6, 2015

On Wednesday 9th September 2015, after a lifetime of devoted public service, Queen Elizabeth II will pass the record of longest reigning British Monarch set by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. We will be holding a short service offering prayers of … Continue reading →

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We’re fixing our Leaky Roof

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on August 14, 2015 by officeAugust 14, 2015

We’re having our Leaky Roof fixed and this means that unfortunately we have to close to day visitors (between 11am-1pm) from 17th August for 8 weeks. MOST SERVICES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED but keep an eye out here for notices.

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Youth Invasion Camp at Auckland Castle

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on August 11, 2015 by officeAugust 10, 2015

This weekend our young people joined over 50 others from around the diocese at the very first Youth Invasion Camp at Auckland Castle. The young people camped in the grounds and enjoyed a full weekend of activities on the theme … Continue reading →

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Houghton Prayer Labyrinth – from Churches Together in Houghton

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on July 1, 2015 by officeJune 30, 2015

We are delighted to invite you to walk the prayer labyrinth which can be found in the church yard of St Michael and All Angels just near the archway. This is an initiative brought to you by Churches Together in … Continue reading →

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20th Anniversary Bike Ride 2015- The 4 Abbeys

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on June 30, 2015 by officeJune 30, 2015

Here is a wonderful report on this year’s annual bike ride visiting 4 abbeys from Darren Snaith.   Derek Farthing, Malcolm Forster, John Lambton, Maurice Lee, Dave Turnbull; Darren Snaith. Day one A later start, departing at 6:30 as we are … Continue reading →

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The Leaky Roof Arts and Crafts Exhibition at Space4

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on June 6, 2015 by officeJune 7, 2015

This week we opened an exhibition of arts and crafts created by members of the congregation at Space4 (ground floor of Houghton Library, Newbottle Street). The exhibition is on for two weeks during Space4’s opening hours (10am-2pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs, … Continue reading →

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Next 900 Barbecue 13 June 7.30pm Kepier Hall

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on June 5, 2015 by officeJune 5, 2015

Book your tickets now for the legendary annual Next 900 BBQ – Saturday 13 June, 7.30pm. Tickets available (£8 adults, £4 under 11s) from the Next 900 team at church.

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Light – bereavement support group, last Monday of the month

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on June 5, 2015 by officeJune 5, 2015

Light is our bereavement support group which offers an opportunity for those who suffer the grief of bereavement to come together to share their difficulties and daily experiences. Light is run by one of the clergy and our pastoral staff … Continue reading →

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Bobby Thompson Comedy Night – a Next 900 Event – photos

St Michael and All Angels Houghton-le-Spring Posted on May 29, 2015 by officeMay 27, 2015

Our last Next 900 event was a tribute evening to Bobby Thompson from fabulous comedian Tony Washington. Everyone enjoyed his joke telling and singing for a great evening at the Kepier Hall on Saturday 23rd May. A huge thank you … Continue reading →

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10 am Holy Communion
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(streamed live on Facebook).
6 pm Evening Service
(Church).

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10 am Holy Communion
(Church).

Sunday's Holy Communion at 10am will be streamed via our Facebook page.

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The Creator of the universe was born into a messy The Creator of the universe was born into a messy stable for our sake. 🍷🍞

God didn’t wait for the world to be tidy, sanitized, and perfect before showing up. He chose the dirt, the margins, and the mess. During Houghton Feast, our High Altar was transformed into a chaotic banquet table where visitors ate breadsticks, shared wine, and left napkin RSVPs of gratitude.

As we reset the altar and prepare for our Harvest Festival tomorrow, that same spirit of open-handed gratitude continues.

Join us tomorrow morning! Whether you have deep faith, a little doubt, or just want to celebrate the good things in our community, you are invited to the feast. Come as you are.

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